Fleroxacin
Also known as: AM-833, Ro 23-6240, Megalocin, Megalone, Quinodis, 6,8-difluoro-1-(2-fluoroethyl)-1,4-dihydro-7-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-4-oxo-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid, 6,8-difluoro-1-(2-fluoroethyl)-7-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-4-oxo-1,4-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylic acid
Fleroxacin (CAS 79660-72-3) is a compound in the Organohalogen Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C17H18F3N3O3 and a molecular weight of 369.338 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 264-266°C, a boiling point of 535.3±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.4±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 277.6±30.1 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 79660-72-3
- Jingsj CID
- J-19536-4
- Molecular Formula
- C17H18F3N3O3
- Molecular Weight
- 369.338 g/mol
- Category
- Organohalogen Compounds
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 264-266°C |
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| Boiling Point | 535.3±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.4±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 277.6±30.1 °C |
| Exact Mass | 369.130035 |
| PSA | 65.78000 |
| LogP | 1.72 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±1.5 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.568 |
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Weidekamm, E., et al., Single- and multiple-dose pharmacokinetics of fleroxacin, a trifluorinated quinolone, in humans. Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 1987. 31(12): p. 1909-14. [2]. MacDonald, K.S., et al., Evaluation of fleroxacin (RO 23-6240) as single-oral-dose therapy of culture-proven chancroid in Nairobi, Kenya. Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 1989. 33(5): p. 612-4. [3]. Rubinstein, E., History of quinolones and their side effects. Chemotherapy, 2001. 47 Suppl 3: p. 3-8; discussion 44-8. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2933990090 |
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| Summary | 2933990090. heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Fleroxacin?
The CAS number of Fleroxacin is 79660-72-3.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Fleroxacin?
Fleroxacin has molecular formula C17H18F3N3O3 and molecular weight 369.338 g/mol.
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